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... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your computer. Contains ... computing. ! Contains an overview of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your...
... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your computer. Contains ... computing. ! Contains an overview of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your...
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... your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this manual...
... your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this manual...
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... and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to other VAIO documents, and system and .... n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn ...
... and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to other VAIO documents, and system and .... n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn ...
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Please note that the illustrations in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 29) G Touch pad (page 31) H Fingerprint sensor (page 116) * On selected models only. n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to your model. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 33) B Built-in microphone (monaural)* C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 18) D LCD screen (page 151) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
Please note that the illustrations in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 29) G Touch pad (page 31) H Fingerprint sensor (page 116) * On selected models only. n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to your model. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 33) B Built-in microphone (monaural)* C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 18) D LCD screen (page 151) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
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speeds. *2 On selected models only. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 34) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 188) D Drive eject button (page 34) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 95) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 101) H Modem port (page 59) I WWAN antenna*2 (page 60) *1 Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. *2 On selected models only. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 34) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 188) D Drive eject button (page 34) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 95) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 101) H Modem port (page 59) I WWAN antenna*2 (page 60) *1 Support high-/full-/low-
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... work state is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Going back to AC power. Keep the battery pack in this... manual from the AC outlet. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect its battery life. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer ...
... work state is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Going back to AC power. Keep the battery pack in this... manual from the AC outlet. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect its battery life. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer ...
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... insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot. Before moving your computer, make sure to Normal mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode. See the manual that the device connected to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal... mode and Sleep or Hibernate mode while the card is not recognized. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! We recommend that you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
... insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot. Before moving your computer, make sure to Normal mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode. See the manual that the device connected to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal... mode and Sleep or Hibernate mode while the card is not recognized. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! We recommend that you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. and the latter, an ExpressCard™/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard™...
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. and the latter, an ExpressCard™/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard™...
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... and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is ...a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that will select which channel to use on how ...
... and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is ...a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that will select which channel to use on how ...
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...point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The passphrase is set up. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or... or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a passphrase. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! To disconnect from A to F. See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard...
...point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The passphrase is set up. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or... or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a passphrase. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! To disconnect from A to F. See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard...
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... messaging software. The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to turn on the taskbar and ... from the menu. The Add New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Select Express Mode (Recommended) and then click Next. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in range and lists available devices, if any. 6 Select the device name...
... messaging software. The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to turn on the taskbar and ... from the menu. The Add New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Select Express Mode (Recommended) and then click Next. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in range and lists available devices, if any. 6 Select the device name...
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... does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the...
... does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the...
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... the label is properly affixed. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 156 N Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other...
... the label is properly affixed. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 156 N Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other...
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...should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you are using an external display, make... to five minutes. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may cause ...
...should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you are using an external display, make... to five minutes. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may cause ...
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... mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No, it is warm? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 136) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. n 175 N Troubleshooting Should I be...
... mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No, it is warm? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 136) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. n 175 N Troubleshooting Should I be...
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Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the access point. ❑... connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 181) to change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Selecting any other access points, change the settings.
Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the access point. ❑... connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 181) to change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Selecting any other access points, change the settings.
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...is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Why does the network connection stop when I change ...the settings. n 183 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 181) to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. See the...
...is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Why does the network connection stop when I change ...the settings. n 183 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 181) to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. See the...
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... works best when the devices are selected on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to open the Options window. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is in the Bluetooth utility software or you want to communicate? ❑...
... works best when the devices are selected on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to open the Options window. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is in the Bluetooth utility software or you want to communicate? ❑...
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To enable Bluetooth device connections, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on . See the other device's manual for the Bluetooth security level on the operating system or the software in use. The Options window appears. 3 Check if Standard or Low is selected ...
To enable Bluetooth device connections, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on . See the other device's manual for the Bluetooth security level on the operating system or the software in use. The Options window appears. 3 Check if Standard or Low is selected ...
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.... 2 Remove the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole on . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work, click Start and Computer. What should I try...
.... 2 Remove the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole on . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work, click Start and Computer. What should I try...